Netflix sees massive subscriber jump after password-sharing crackdown
The biggest four-day US subscriber increase since 2019
Leaked Tesla documents show Cybertruck prototype struggles, explain production delay
Serious problems with steering, braking, sealing, noise, and suspension
ChatGPT just designed its first robot, kind of
Chatbots are useful, but not smart enough to replace human engineers
Universal close to finalizing "big deal" with Nintendo for a Zelda movie, report claims
Nintendo's next big movie could be Zelda
Apple has a new porting toolkit to run DirectX 12 games on macOS
A feature that's more of an evaluation tool than a compatibility layer, though
Microsoft Office deal is down to $39 for a lifetime license
Available for Windows and Mac
Logitech is consolidating some of its sub-brands under the Logitech G umbrella
Yeti will replace the Blue Microphones brand, Astro will persist
Europe will invest another $8.7 billion in innovative technology projects
New state aid approved by the European Commission for 56 tech companies
TSMC's extreme work culture is putting off US workers, CEO says employees should have passion for job
TSMC's Glassdoor ratings aren't good
You can now link your Ubisoft account with GeForce Now
You could already link your Steam and Epic accounts with Nvidia's game streaming service
New tool claims it can identify AI-written science papers 99% of the time
Why it matters: AI-based plagiarism is becoming an increasingly annoying and dangerous phenomenon, especially for genuine science research publications. Many people (and researchers) are trying to develop a practical solution against this kind of troublesome pettiness, and a new approach seems to work particularly well for a specific kind of scientific papers.
Seagate's mass-produced HAMR hard drives to debut at 32TB, followed by 40TB
Company plans to release 28TB and 32TB HDDs later this year
"Lies of P" limited-time demo includes first two chapters of the upcoming Soulslike
The Pinocchio-inspired game arrives in September
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 5800X3D: Zen 3 or Zen 4 3D V-Cache
If you are building or upgrading a Ryzen gaming PC, should you go with the more affordable 5800X3D, or go all out with the 7800X3D? Today's review plans to answer both of these questions and more.
Google Drive is ending support for Windows 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 32-bit
Another reason to upgrade
Game bits: This week's Epic freebie, Friday the 13th licensing issues, and EA's next college football game
A free game, a nightmare, and a raw deal
Apple confirms the Vision Pro headset achieves 90Hz refresh rate, is HDR capable
Vision Pro can switch to 96Hz to smoothly play 24fps video
Try before you buy: Rental agencies are expanding their EV fleets
Lingering questions about electric vehicles?
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NINTENDO
Universal close to finalizing
Zelda movie deal -
GPT, IS IT YOU?
New tool claims it can identify AI-written science papers 99% of the time
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SECURITY
Several popular Minecraft mods are infected with Fracturiser malware
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
To survive on the Moon or Mars, humans will need photoelectrochemical devices
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OVERCLOCKING CHALLENGE
Run Doom at 25fps using a graphics card from 30 years ago
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SCIENCE
Researchers show wireless solar power transmission in space
Caltech researchers demonstrate wireless solar power transmission in space
Making progress on the dream of harvesting solar energy closer to its original source
Several popular Minecraft mods are infected with Fracturiser malware
You should stop downloading mods for now
Singapore to invest billions in new submarine cable facilities
New investments to strengthen connectivity capabilities with Southeast Asia and the world
Micron starts mass producing high-capacity 96GB DDR5-4800 RDIMMs
The new DIMMs are ideal for AI, data analytics and other memory-intensive workloads
Google warns hybrid workers about attendance, asks remote staff to consider coming back
"There is just no substitute for coming together in person," apparently
To survive on the Moon or Mars, humans will need photoelectrochemical devices
The life support system on the ISS will not work for long-term space exploration
The desktop GPU market continued its downward slide in Q1 2023
Analysts predict a recovery to start in Q3, leading to growth in 2024 and 2025
Myst developer slammed for using AI-generated content in latest game
Is AI content in games the new NFTs?
A hot potato: Firmament, the adventure game from Myst developer Cyan, is receiving a lot of flak for its heavy inclusion of "AI-assisted content." It's used in a number of areas, including the writing of the lore, character voices, and art.
The EU could ban Huawei from its 5G networks
The Commission is concerned by member states' lack of action
Paradox assures fans Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has not been canceled
Highly anticipated: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is still in the works despite its publisher's lack of communication on the title. Paradox Interactive dropped some screenshots into its Steam page and told fans it is still working on the game and would have more information – perhaps even a release date this fall.
EA confirms Madden 24 crossplay, system requirements, and release date
Josh Allen becomes first-ever Buffalo Bills Madden cover athlete
Coca-Cola's latest soda takes aim at gamers, tastes like League of Legends XP
Please don't LoL at Coke's newest flavor
Mycorrhizal fungi help a third of all fossil fuel emissions get absorbed into soil
Why it matters: The mycelial underground network of mycorrhizal fungi helps store a huge amount of carbon dioxide in the soil. So much, in fact, that scientists are studying a way to exploit the fungi's capabilities to mitigate environmental issues brought by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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